Jerry "Jake" Hemmelgarn passed away at home in Knoxville, TN on March 6, 2018. He was 70 years old.

Born February 5, 1948 in Celina, OH to Oscar and Mary Hemmelgarn, he graduated in 1970 from the College of William and Mary where he played for the men's basketball team.

He was a seasoned sales and operations veteran of the office and residential furniture industries. Jake inspired and mentored many young people in their personal lives and business careers, was an avid reader, sports enthusiast, and devoted grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers-in-law Mark, Gary, Tom, and sister-in-law Shelly.